D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2725 Island Home BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37920
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 28th percentile in Tennessee
Graduation
D
24% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
63
Students
enrolled
3.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%28/100reading 10th percentile, math 47th percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%1/10024% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%68/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −36 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−19 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−15 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate24% (−65 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 2725 Island Home BLVD
City Knoxville
ZIP Code 37920
District 4700146
NCES School ID 470014602140
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37920

Understanding the community around Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,430
Per Capita Income $34,204
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,500
Median Rent $994
Owner-Occupied 58.4%
Renter-Occupied 41.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 31.8%
White 30.2%
Hispanic/Latino 19.1%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Pacific Islander 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 63
Teachers (FTE) 19.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 3.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has 63 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 3.2:1.
What grades does Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School serve?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School receive per student?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School in 37920 ▼
Avg Home Value
$324,675
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,915
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
41.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026